aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "THE LONG PORTAGE," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," ETC.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
lacking funds
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Two white men lounged in cane chairs upon the veranda which encircled the building.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Two white men lounged in cane chairs upon the veranda which encircled the building.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Two white men lounged in cane chairs upon the veranda which encircled the building.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
remove the dust from
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Two white men lounged in cane chairs upon the veranda which encircled the building.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "THE LONG PORTAGE," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," ETC.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "THE LONG PORTAGE," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," ETC.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
frondsnounUS /frɑːndz/
plural of “frond” — compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "THE LONG PORTAGE," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," ETC.
lounged
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From this reading Two white men lounged in cane chairs upon the veranda which encircled the building.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two white men lounged in cane chairs upon the veranda which encircled the building.
mitigateverbUS /ˈmɪtəɡeɪt/
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
not in physical motion
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
Niven
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From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "THE LONG PORTAGE," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
and nothing more
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
PORTAGEnounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/
the cost of carrying or transporting
From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "THE LONG PORTAGE," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," ETC.
PRESCOTTnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "THE LONG PORTAGE," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," ETC.
RANCHINGnounUS /ˈræntʃɪŋ/
farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "THE LONG PORTAGE," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," ETC.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
SASKATCHEWANnounUS /sæˈskætʃəwɔːn/
one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada
From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "THE LONG PORTAGE," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," ETC.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
spicyadjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsi/
producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
not in physical motion
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
sun-scorched
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From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
SYLVIA
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "THE LONG PORTAGE," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," ETC.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "THE LONG PORTAGE," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," ETC.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two white men lounged in cane chairs upon the veranda which encircled the building.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Two white men lounged in cane chairs upon the veranda which encircled the building.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Two white men lounged in cane chairs upon the veranda which encircled the building.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
a Caucasian
From this reading Two white men lounged in cane chairs upon the veranda which encircled the building.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature.
